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Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

A Japanese entertainment company that makes video games and toys. Its game studio created beloved franchises like PAC-MAN, TEKKEN, and Elden Ring, while its toy arm is famous for Gundam model kits. The company was born in 2005 when toy maker Bandai (founded 1950) merged with arcade pioneer Namco (founded 1955), whose name abbreviates "Nakamura Manufacturing Company." Fun fact: PAC-MAN's round shape was inspired by a pizza with a slice removed.